Inspector (Saldanha Bay)

JobDescription

To report on, inspections on Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from Site Supervisor.

• Train staff on site with regards to sampling and inspection

• Administer risk assessments, permits to work, PPE hazard assessments, mini-risk assessments and check-statuses before inspections are done

• Monitor field staff in terms of the efficiency of activities carried out.

• Check timesheets for Blu staff based on supervision of staff

• Compile field reports, photographs and detailed summaries for all inspections and upload to SharePoint. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service

• Liaise with site supervisor and arrange efficient allocation of staff that limits overtime and promotes safety

• Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered

• Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing

• Communicate with sample prep and other branches/divisions and laboratory to achieve the required turnaround time for all submitted samples

• Assign duties [and assist when necessary] in the coordination of shipments and other fieldwork.

• Provide daily updates to commodity coordinator.

• Assist in the efficient administrative running of the office as instructed by site supervisor

• Implementation of cost control measures mainly with respect to proper allocation of staff and PPE usage on the field.

• Liaise with warehouse and port personnel and arrange inspections

• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order (mission order and risk assessment)

• Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non-conformance. Implement needed corrective action.

• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of the "Customer Services" policy and minimize client complaints and claims

• General office duties.

• Proper implementation of SIR promptly and other SGS platforms needed for inspections

• Attend to inspection operation of Mineral cargoes following International Standards and Company Q.A policies and mandate given by the principal

• To carry out and/or supervise all weighing operations if required by the mandate

• To carry out and/or supervise all sampling and sample preparation operations if required by the mandate including submittal of sample with sample submission form.

• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order.

• Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non-conformance.

• Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by direct line manager/site supervisor.

• To ensure the planning of tests, sampling and evaluation of results.

• To assign [and assist] and/or supervise the performance of tests and sampling.

• Train staff on site to achieve quality in sampling activities Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Comply with all SGS Quality and safety management system and PPE requirements.

• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately.

• Handle commodities and equipment safely according to MSDS and SOPs/Work Instructions/Mission order/ISO Standards etc.

• Participate in safety training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives.

• Conduct safety training and toolbox talks with field operators.

• Ensure proper waste disposal according to environmental regulations

• Stop work if unsafe conditions are identified.

• Always maintain a 5-S-compliant level of housekeeping at your workstation.

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before use.

• Adhere to road safety regulations and SGS Transportation procedures.

• Report accidents, near misses, and vehicle defects immediately

• Ensure safe loading and securing of samples.

• Follow company Travel management and transportation procedures.

• Participate in emergency drills.

• Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system. Specific Authorities

• Coordinate and report on inspections timely

• Communicate with the client with accurate & honest findings from inspection

• Guide and assist junior staff and samplers on site

• Only authorized staff have the authority to express opinions and interpretations related to results. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• 100% usage of SIR

• Timely reporting of inspections

• Little to no customer complaints

• Execution of inspections in line with MO & RAM

• Monitoring of staff time on site **COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY **

• Compliant with all SGS HSEQ and HR policies and procedures

• Granted sufficient authority to achieve the given responsibilities as per relevant SGS Authority policies

• Responsible for the daily safety and health of employees on behalf of SGS upper management and for raising issues with SGS upper management where required

• Keep up to date on SGS inspection policies and procedures. Apply the necessary policy to all inspections to avoid misunderstandings during inspections

• Adhere to all QHSE requirements of the SGS management systems.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Matric [minimum], preferably with Maths and Science.

• Post-matric qualification in sampling and inspection services

• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)

• Any other languages an added advantage

• Typing Skills

• Computer literacy in Word and Excel

• Calculation capability — to ensure accurate scoring of client’s results

• Technical Report writing ability

• Tallying and data capturing

• More than 5years experience AdditionalInformation

REQUIRED SKILLS

Competency

• Attention to detail 

• Operate under minimum supervision 

• Good interpersonal skills towards colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

• Ability to work under pressure.